Mike Bestul

Mike Bestul is an accomplished technology leader with over 30 years of experience in higher education and state government. Currently serving as Vice President of Business Development at Boundless Trade Shows and Senior Cybersecurity & Strategy Consultant at Hammer IT Consulting, Mike also operates as the CEO and Principal Consultant at Bestul & Associates LLC, a firm dedicated to providing independent technology leadership services to higher education institutions. Prior roles include significant leadership positions such as Chief Information Officer at John Carroll University and VP & CIO at Fairmont State University, where Mike spearheaded strategic technology initiatives, digital transformations, and security improvements. Mike's extensive background also includes executive roles at various institutions and organizations focused on enhancing technology support and infrastructure within educational contexts.